God is always calling! WILL YOU ANSWER?

MONEY or GOD? Can't serve both!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2034915/open_sms] Welcome back Saints! Today we continue our journey through Luke. We continue into Luke 16 and are examining how we face worldly wealth can directly affect our relationship with God. 16 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’ 3 And the manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. 4 I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.’ 5 So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ 6 He said, ‘A hundred measures of oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.’ 7 Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ 8 The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light. 9 And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings.  10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”  The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Lk 16:1–13. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support] If you are enjoying the devotional and feel led to support the podcast the biggest way is to consider leaving a review where you are listening and sharing it with other men who could benefit. If you are looking to support financially all subscriptions are greatly appreciated blessings. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support As always I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the reading and as well should you have any prayer requests you would like me to lift up on the podcast don't hesitate to reach out to any of the social media or email below. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronSaintsPodcast Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/IronSaintsPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ironsaintspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpIronCast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharpensIronPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironsaintspodcast/ Email: dan@ironsaintspodcast.com Website: www.ironsaintspodcast.com

GOD SEEKS THE SINNER... but never leaves us!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2034915/open_sms] Welcome back Saints! Today we continue into Luke 15 and take a look at what it means to be the 1 sheep of the 100. How to fight against the jealousy this world puts on our heart and realize what a blessing our relationship with God truly is! 25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’ ”  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support] If you are enjoying the devotional and feel led to support the podcast the biggest way is to consider leaving a review where you are listening and sharing it with other men who could benefit. If you are looking to support financially all subscriptions are greatly appreciated blessings. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support As always I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the reading and as well should you have any prayer requests you would like me to lift up on the podcast don't hesitate to reach out to any of the social media or email below. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronSaintsPodcast Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/IronSaintsPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ironsaintspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpIronCast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharpensIronPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironsaintspodcast/ Email: dan@ironsaintspodcast.com Website: www.ironsaintspodcast.com

God's feast is prepared... AND YOU ARE INVITED!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2034915/open_sms] Welcome back Saints! Today we continue our journey through look and look at how God calls on us to join Him as Christians in relationship with a sense of humility. The Parable of the Wedding Feast 7 Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honor, saying to them, 8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more distinguished than you be invited by him, 9 and he who invited you both will come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this person,’ and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place. 10 But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you. 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”  The Parable of the Great Banquet 12 He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. 13 But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, 14 and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”  15 When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” 16 But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. 17 And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ 18 But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please have me excused.’ 19 And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused.’ 20 And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ 21 So the servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame.’ 22 And the servant said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ 23 And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.’ ”  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support] If you are enjoying the devotional and feel led to support the podcast the biggest way is to consider leaving a review where you are listening and sharing it with other men who could benefit. If you are looking to support financially all subscriptions are greatly appreciated blessings. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support As always I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the reading and as well should you have any prayer requests you would like me to lift up on the podcast don't hesitate to reach out to any of the social media or email below. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronSaintsPodcast Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/IronSaintsPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ironsaintspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpIronCast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharpensIronPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironsaintspodcast/ Email: dan@ironsaintspodcast.com Website: www.ironsaintspodcast.com

God is always calling! WILL YOU ANSWER?

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2034915/open_sms] Welcome back Saints! Today we continue our walk through the book of Luke and consider how Christ was constantly calling, even his enemies, to come to Him. To turn from their sins. Lament over Jerusalem 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32 And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. 33 Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem.’ 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 35 Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ”  The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Lk 13:31–35. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support] If you are enjoying the devotional and feel led to support the podcast the biggest way is to consider leaving a review where you are listening and sharing it with other men who could benefit. If you are looking to support financially all subscriptions are greatly appreciated blessings. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support As always I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the reading and as well should you have any prayer requests you would like me to lift up on the podcast don't hesitate to reach out to any of the social media or email below. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronSaintsPodcast Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/IronSaintsPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ironsaintspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpIronCast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharpensIronPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironsaintspodcast/ Email: dan@ironsaintspodcast.com Website: www.ironsaintspodcast.com

God Doesn't Call Big Men, He MAKES THEM!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2034915/open_sms] Today we continue our walk through the book of Luke. We revisit some teaching through parables and wrestle with how God does not call the proud, wealthy and those with posterity. He has a much different calling for men of faith. The Mustard Seed and the Leaven 18 He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.”  20 And again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened.”  The Narrow Door 22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’ 26 Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!’ 28 In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out. 29 And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God. 30 And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Lk 13:18–30. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support] If you are enjoying the devotional and feel led to support the podcast the biggest way is to consider leaving a review where you are listening and sharing it with other men who could benefit. If you are looking to support financially all subscriptions are greatly appreciated blessings. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034915/support As always I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the reading and as well should you have any prayer requests you would like me to lift up on the podcast don't hesitate to reach out to any of the social media or email below. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronSaintsPodcast Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/IronSaintsPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ironsaintspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpIronCast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharpensIronPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironsaintspodcast/ Email: dan@ironsaintspodcast.com Website: www.ironsaintspodcast.com